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Violence
Very heavy
Extreme violence and gore throughout; the horror elements are graphic and intentional
Language
A lot
Extreme profanity and crude language throughout
Sexual Content
Some
Some sexual content in the horror comedy register
Substance Use
A lot
Significant drug content — a supernatural drug is central to the plot; its use is depicted extensively
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Strong psychological content: the horror of reality being wrong, body horror, and genuinely disturbing creature design create sustained dark intensity
What this book is about
A drug called Soy Sauce is giving its users the ability to see across time and space — and they're noticing that reality is not what it appears and something apocalyptic is on its way. David Wong's comedic horror novel is equal parts absurdist comedy and genuinely disturbing horror fiction, with graphic violence, extreme profanity, and drug content that deliberately revels in its excess. A cult classic that delivers genuine scares alongside its laughs.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Extreme violence and gore throughout
Extreme profanity pervasive
Supernatural drug as central plot element — use depicted extensively
Horror content that is simultaneously funny and genuinely disturbing
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